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First Friday: Reptile Show with Cold Blooded Parties

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Join us to learn all about reptiles from their diets to their life in the wild with Cold Blooded Parties! We will meet six animals including a giant snake, a tortoise, and an American Alligator! While seats are available. Every First Friday, an array of downtown Geneva businesses offers specials all day - from discounts...

Free

DIY Ofrendas

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Celebrate Día de Muertos and build your own shoebox-size ofrenda, an altar made to honor the life of a passed loved one. Ofrendas can also be created to remember pets or celebrities. During the program, you are welcome to bring your own photos or provide a digital file of a photo for us to print...

Free

Halloween Hoot n Howl

Keystone Park West Lake St and Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Join the River Forest Park District and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County's Trailside Museum staff for an evening of fall family fun on Friday, October 4 from 5:00-7:00 PM. This is an outdoor event so dress appropriately. Restrooms will be available. Activities Include: Hay Ride Halloween-themed Inflatable Live Music Animal Mask Craft Pumpkin...

Free
Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...

Free
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Traditional German cuisine and beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent, with lively Oompah music on Friday and a mix of Oompah music, modern polka, pop, R&B, and yacht rock on Saturday. Enjoy one of the largest Oktoberfest beer varieties in the area and German food from local restaurants and food trucks! There...

Half-Price Play Friday Nights

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

Have ALL the fun for HALF the cost during Half-Price Play Friday Nights, 5–8pm, September 20–October 24, 2024!* Every visit to DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) is an adventure that will spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and lead to new discoveries. Make a splash in AWEsome Water, put on a cape and “fly” through the Wind Tunnel,...

$9.50

Fall Fest

Circle Park (Bloomingdale) 163 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

Gather family and friends and enjoy an evening full of fun, fall festivities. The first 200 children (ages 12 and younger) to pre-register receive a free gift the evening of the event. • DJ • Entertainment • Hayrides around the park • Arts and Crafts • S’mores • Food Trucks • Games • Community Canvas...

Free

Family Movie: The Bad Guys

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

This interactive movie experience includes props, bubbles, snacks and crafts. The Bad Guys is rated PG for action and rude humor. TR Limit: 50. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services Desk. TR = Ticket registration.

Free

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